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PreVABS
16 Nov 2017 | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
PreVABS is a pre-processing tool for VABS and SwiftComp. This tool is designed to reduce the workload of preparing input files of beam cross sections for VABS and SwiftComp, and to make the process automatic for the design and optimization purpose. Cross sections with general and...
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VABS: Powering Simple Beam Elements with Detailed 3D FEA Fidelity
06 Jan 2017
This presentation gives a brief introduction to VABS, a general-purpose cross-sectional analysis, which can power conventional, simple beam elements with detailed 3D FEA fidelity.
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VABS: Powering Simple Beam Elements with Detailed 3D FEA Fidelity
06 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
This presentation gives a brief introduction to VABS, a general-purpose cross-sectional analysis, which can power conventional, simple beam elements with detailed 3D FEA fidelity.
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TexGen4SC Tutorial #1: Homogenization Analysis of Textile Composites with Arbitrary Inter-ply Shifts
03 Jan 2017
This tutorial shows how to use TexGen4SC to perform homogenization analysis of textile composites with arbitrary inter-ply shifts. A companion video is available on YouTube. TexGen4SC can be launched directly from https://cdmhub.org/tools/texgen4sc. A python script for the...
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TexGen4SC
14 Feb 2014 | Tools
Modeling of woven fabric composites generated by TexGen using SwiftComp
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2015 cdmHUB Workshop
14 Feb 2014 | Series
Composites Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Workshop held at Purdue University on November 3-5, 2015. Both lectures slides and lecture videos are presented.
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ANSYS-VABS Graphic User Interface (GUI)
03 Aug 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
This resource contains the release package of ANSYS-VABS GUI.VABS code is NOT included. Manual and the source scripts for the interface can be found in the Supporting Documents.This GUI was developed based on ANSYS Release...
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ABAQUS-VABS GUI
29 Jun 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
A Python script used to convert the input file generated by ABAQUS for VABS, a detailed step-by-step instruction using ABAQUS CAE to generate a simple beam section (composite anisotropic pipe) is also given. Python scripts for generating more complex sections such as real...
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Skill of Using Surface Element in ANSYS
26 Mar 2015 | Downloads
Dear All, For those ANSYS users, please check the attached skill of using surface element, “Surface_Effect_Elements.pdf”, to apply the surface tangent traction. It works well for homogenization simulations, and also for some beams structure validations. This attached zip file also...
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CDM Hub Introduction
17 Mar 2015 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): SME Project
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A Critical Assessment of Computer Tools for Calculating Composites Wind Turbine Blade Properties
16 Mar 2015 | Publications | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
The purpose of this paper is to critically assess several computer tools for calculating the inertial and structural properties of wind turbine blades. The theoretical foundation of each tool is briefly summarized, and the advantages and disadvantages of each tool are pointed out. Several...
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The Mission, Vision and Programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB
08 Oct 2014 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): SME Project
The presentation outlines the mission, vision and programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB as of October 2014.
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2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB Kickoff Workshop
04 Sep 2014 | Series | Contributor(s): SME Project
The Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB held a kick-off workshop at Purdue University on May 29-30, 2013 with over 100 attendees from industry, academia and government. Select presentations from the workshop are included in this series.
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Nanohub and the HUBzero Platform
16 Aug 2014 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): SME Project
Dr. Michael McLennan describes the nanoHUB and HUBzero platform at the May 2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB workshop.
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The Challenge and Vision for cdmHUB
14 Aug 2014 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): SME Project
Professor R. Byron Pipes presents the challenge and vision for the cdmHUB at the May 2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB workshop
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Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties
14 Feb 2014 | Tools
Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.
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Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model
14 Feb 2014 | Tools
Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties